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71-145 Selectmen’s Meeting April 3, 2017 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 6:02 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Ms. Barry, Chair; Mr. Kelley, Mr. Pato, Ms. Ciccolo and Mr. Lucente were present as well as Mr. Valente, Town Manager and Ms. Siebert, Recording Secretary. Ms. Barry made comments on behalf of the Board: The Board was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of State Senator Ken Donnelly. Senator Donnelly started his career as a Lexington firefighter, where he worked for over 35 years, retiring from the department with the rank of Lieutenant. He was born in Cambridge and raised th his family in Arlington, living and serving for over 55 years in the 4 Middlesex District. Senator Donnelly was well respected for his dedication, compassion, vigorous leadership, and approachability. He was a tremendous advocate for Lexington and the district. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, colleagues, and constituents. Senator Donnelly’s wake is scheduled for Friday afternoon, April 7, at Arlington Town Hall and his funeral service will be Saturday, April 8, at St. Eulalia in Winchester. Ms. Barry reported with sadness that Lexington centenarian Aurio Pierro, a lifelong resident, died early this morning. A proclamation was signed by the Board last month in honor of Mr. th Pierro’s 100 birthday. Mr. Kelley proposed that the Battle Green flag be lowered in honor of Mr. Pierro on Thursday, th April 6, the day of his funeral. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to lower the flag on the Battle Green on Thursday, April 6, 2017, in honor of Aurio Pierro and his dedication to the Town. Mr. Valente added that Governor Baker has asked flags to be lowered to mark Senator Donnelly’s passing, starting today through Saturday, the date of his funeral. Selectman Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Barry noted that the assignment of Minuteman High School liaison was omitted from a recent discussion. Mr. Kelley and Mr. Cohen had been the point people; Mr. Pato is interested in replacing Mr. Cohen. Board members agreed. Mr. Pato and Mr. Kelley will attend the upcoming Minuteman High School Committee meeting this Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. Noise By-law Public Hearing—Patriots’ Day Preparations Ms. Barry called the Public Hearing to order at 6:09 p.m. Mr. Pinsonneault, DPW Director, requested a Special Permit to begin Patriots’ Day event site preparations, starting at 5:00 a.m. on April 10 and ending April 14. A start time earlier then 7 a.m. is necessary due to increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the later morning hours. The